EV Füssen and ESV Kaufbeuren ice hockey derby

Authorities implemented high-security measures for the first Oberliga ice hockey derby between EV Füssen and ESV Kaufbeuren in 17 years. Due to the historical intensity of the rivalry, police presence was increased and stadium parking was closed to separate fan groups.

On October 23, 2026, ESV Kaufbeuren won the match 5-0 before a sold-out crowd. Following a scoreless first period, Kaufbeuren scored four unanswered goals in the second and third periods. Goalkeeper Rihards Babulis recorded a shutout during the victory, and Jakob Peukert scored his first professional goal.

Following the derby, ESV Kaufbeuren secured a 5-1 home victory against the Passau Black Hawks at the energie schwaben arena in front of more than 2,000 spectators. Although Marks Jirgensons equalized for the visitors early in the match, Kaufbeuren regained control with goals from Tomas Schwamberger, Sami Blomqvist, Yannik Burghart, Max Hops, and Max Renner. Supported by goaltender Nikita Quapp, the win moved ESV Kaufbeuren to second place in the Oberliga Süd standings with 31 points after 13 matchdays.